Mechanical Construction Internship

Description

Construction Internship

Company: CMS Corporation
Website: www.cmscorp.com

CMS is an award-winning construction contractor with design-build expertise and strong self-performance capabilities in mechanical, piping, and fabrication work. We serve a variety of commercial and federal clients through new construction, renovations, fueling systems, and energy projects. As a prime contractor, CMS performs a wide range of construction disciplines, including technically complex mechanical and energy-related scopes.

Internship Opportunities Available In:

• Construction Management
• Architecture
• Mechanical Engineering
• Civil Engineering

Internship Experience

As a CMS Intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting project teams with key tasks throughout the lifecycle of construction projects. This role offers exposure to document management, subcontractor coordination, compliance tracking, and field operations support.

Requirements

Responsibilities May Include:

• Create project startup checklists, schedule kickoff meetings, and monitor deliverables
• Establish and maintain organized project file systems
• Support project tracking systems and documentation workflows
• Assist with drafting and maintaining preconstruction documents such as:
  • Quality Control Plans
  • Accident Prevention Plans
  • Demolition Plans
  • Environmental and Waste Management Plans
• Track and process submittals in coordination with the Project Manager or QC Manager
• Generate and follow up on Requests for Information (RFIs)
• Help track and process change orders
• Assist in subcontract drafting and vendor coordination
• Maintain compliance with document control and contract requirements
• Support budget entry and updates within the project accounting system
• Contribute to project closeout documents and end-of-project summaries
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You’ll Learn:

• Real-world applications of your academic field in a project-based environment
• Collaboration across project management, quality control, accounting, and procurement teams
• Best practices in construction documentation, scheduling, and client coordination
• Technical writing, organization, and problem-solving skills relevant to the construction industry

Additional Information

This internship may be located at a CMS office or project site depending on need and availability. Travel may occasionally be required.